The Vasectomy Procedure
Vasectomy is a safe, simple and effective birth control method.
One of the most common and popular means for contraception
around the world is vasectomy – a brief, surgical procedure used for male
sterilization. It is a popular means of birth control for couples that have
decided that their family is complete. It is nearly 100% effective and is intended
to be permanent.
A vasectomy is chosen by over 600,000 American
men annually, and as many as 30 million men worldwide. The vasectomy procedure
is uncomplicated, is commonly performed in a doctor’s office and
usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
You can find additional information about vasectomy,
no-scalpel vasectomy and related topics at each of the following pages:
- WHO IS THIS FOR? - Who typically would consider having a vasectomy?
- ANATOMY & TERMS - Illustration of the male anatomy and a list of terms with helpful definitions.
- HOW IT'S DONE - What are the basic surgical steps in a procedure?
- RISKS & COMPLICATIONS - What are the general risks and possible complications in the near and long-term?
- ALTERNATIVES - How does a vasectomy compare with alternatives available to a couple?
- AFTER YOUR VASECTOMY - A guide to the days and weeks that follow a vasectomy.
All about vasectomy.
The simplest and safest vasectomy method is the No-Scalpel
Vasectomy (NSV), which, as the name suggests, requires no scalpel, no incisions
(only two tiny punctures in the skin) and no sutures. It is performed with a
local anesthetic to numb the area. The No-Scalpel Vasectomy is rapidly becoming
the procedure of choice among patients and is also favored by many doctors.
Urologists perform most vasectomies, although up to 30
% are performed each year by family practitioners, depending on the location.
Costs range from $500 to over $1,000 and is reimbursed by many health insurance
programs.
In Summary:
- A vasectomy is a safe and simple procedure.
- It is one of the most common means for permanent contraception.
- The procedure is over 99 % effective and intended
to be permanent.
- The "No-Scalpel Vasectomy" method
is popular with patients and doctors.
- It is usually performed in the doctor's
office in less than 30 minutes.
- Urologists and general practitioners perform
vasectomies.
- The cost is low and is often reimbursed by health
insurance.
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